Managing stress 

Modern life generates more types of stress now than ever before. Social scientists even point to “microstressors”—the countless uncomfortable intrusions on our peace of mind throughout the day—many of 

which we don’t even notice or acknowledge. Consider these stress management tactics.

• Prioritize self-care. Strive to eat nutritious food, 

get adequate rest, exercise regularly and engage in 

stress-relieving techniques like meditation, yoga, 

deep breathing or stress journaling.

• Talk things out. Share your struggle with someone 

who can listen and empathize with your situation. 

This helps calm the nervous system and reduce 

tension.

• Set limits. Many people get in the habit of trying to 

help and do too much. However, there’s no harm in 

telling others that you’re feeling depleted and can’t 

take on new tasks.

• Build in balance. Be sure to seek meaning and 

satisfaction in your personal life—via your family, 

friends, creative hobbies or spiritual practice.

Counseling*

When life presents you with problems that you’re having difficulty resolving on your 

own, counseling can help. Counseling provides a convenient, confidential, safe and nonjudgmental environment to work on issues and learn new coping skills. Struggling alone 

and doing nothing is never the answer. Visit your member website to get started.

*Eligibility based on your specific program benefits

MAY 2023

Momentum

Live Webinar—Join our Wednesday, May 10 webinar, Managing Life’s Micro-Stressors, to learn how 

to cope with the accumulation of small yet tedious daily challenges. Register here.

Contact your Employee Assistance Program at 1-866-580-9046 (TTY 711) or go online to

MagellanAscend.com for confidential, no cost help available 24/7/365 for you and your household

members.
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Working on Wellbeing

Contributing to community

• One of the essential elements of wellbeing is that of community. Taking pride in one’s local environment and 

helping the community head in the right direction can make a good life great.

• People with high community wellbeing generally feel safe, secure, healthy and supported where they live. To do the 

same, identify how you could help the community based on your strengths and passions. You could start by making 

small contributions that lead to more of your involvement and greater impact.

• If you’re not sure where to start, find out about what is happening close to you. See if your employer has 

volunteer events planned. Look on your town’s social media pages. Check out national volunteer databases like 

VolunteerMatch.com.

Money Matters

May 2023 financial webinars

Balancing Your Financial & Emotional Wellbeing 

Tuesday, May 9. Register here: 9 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. PT

Stress is something everyone experiences. Financial 

and emotional strains are often simultaneous and can 

significantly influence your life. This webinar will walk 

through common financial and emotional challenges 

and offer tips on how to manage them, including getting 

assistance from professionals.

Mortgage Basics

Thursday, May 25. Register here: 9 a.m. PT | 12 p.m. PT

Obtaining your mortgage doesn’t have to feel 

overwhelming. This webinar will simplify the major 

components of a mortgage, explaining where to start 

and the requirements of various loan options. We’ll 

also examine interest rates, closing costs and the fees 

involved in getting a loan.

Mind Your Mental Health

May is Mental Health Month

Traditionally, people often hesitated to seek help or even talk about mental health for fear of being judged 

and facing backlash. However, the issue is now entering more and more of our daily conversations. We’re 

making progress.

• Talking with others about mental health and 

medications helps normalize the process of getting 

behavioral health care — which is just as important as 

treatments for physical illness.

• The average delay between symptom onset and 

obtaining treatment is 11 years, meaning a lot of 

people still spend months or years facing mental 

health problems before being diagnosed and treated.

• Addressing mental health symptoms early is critically 

important for your overall health.

• When facing a mental health concern, it’s common 

to feel like no one understands what you’re going 

through. However, you aren’t alone. Help is available, 

and recovery is quite possible.

Visit MagellanHealthcare.com/about/bh-resources/mymh or call your program for confidential mental 

health resources.